Scorer with Brazil against Ecuador on the night of Friday to this Saturday for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Rodrygo abhorred the number 10. A number formerly worn by Neymar. But despite this, the Real Madrid striker is waiting for the Al-Hilal player to return to the national team. The top scorer in Brazil’s history (79 goals) has not worn the jersey of the Selection since October 18, 2023 and a lost match against Uruguay.
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« I think that for a long time, in the national team, Neymar has been the only one responsible and, of course, we count on him a lot. I always talk to him. We know, everyone knows, that he is our best player, that he is the one who is going to be decisive for us, that we are waiting for him to recover, that he has a guaranteed place in the team. Everyone knows that. Let’s hope he comes back well and helps us “, Rodrygo said in a post-match interview. In the meantime, it is up to him and Vinícius Júnior to carry the Brazilian attack.
Pub. the 07/09/2024 20:45
Updated on 07/09/2024 23:49